Douglas CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 9 hrs | 1,649 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 15 hrs | 1,492 (14%) | Tornado |
| May 18, 2019 | 15 hrs | 1,474 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 21, 2019 | 40 hrs | 1,473 (14%) | Tornado |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,342 (13%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Douglas County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Douglas County started July 17, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 1,649 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Douglas County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Douglas County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Douglas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Texas County | B | 72nd |
| Atchison County | B | 71st |
| Cass County | B | 70th |
| Schuyler County | B | 70th |
| Camden County | B | 72nd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Douglas County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Douglas County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Douglas County's reliability grade?
Douglas County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The worst outage on record started July 17, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 1,649 customers.